Good morning everyone. Dr. Pritz just gave me the latest on Cami. Not a lot has changed since yesterday. The surgery to insert the pressure monitor on her brain went smoothly and they were able to insert a feeding tube yesterday afternoon. The blood clot in her brain has not gotten any bigger or increased pressure in her brain. The doctors will not do a CT scan tomorrow, but have ordered one for Monday morning. If that scan shows that the clot has not gotten any bigger there is a very good chance they will start to bring Cami out of her coma on Monday and hopefully have her awake by Tuesday. As with anything else the past couple of days, this is circumstantial and subject to change. As you continue praying, please pray that the blood clot doesn't get any bigger and Cami's body starts to absorb it (this could take a couple of weeks, think of it like a bruise slowly going away). Also please start praying for the point in time when Cami wakes up and has to learn the news that she will need another surgery. She is a strong and brave woman, but I know that will be very hard for her to hear. Keep praying for the doctors and nurses that are caring for Cami and that they are able to make wise decisions regarding Cami and her health.
Thank you again for all of you who are thinking about us and praying. I know it is making a difference. It is encouraging to read all the posts and responses people have made to my posts and just to know that people are watching (this blog has over 5,000 views in the last 3 days) and praying. We have really been blessed with great friends and family and this entire ordeal has made that more evident than ever.
On a final note, since things with Cami really shouldn't change over the next 48 hours (this is when they will do the CT scan and reassess the blood clot), I probably won't post much over the weekend besides a quick update tomorrow morning around this time and then again on Monday after we find out some more information.
Seth
Sending prayers your way
ReplyDeleteHi Seth,
ReplyDeleteI read the post this morning and prayed for Cami right after. I am praying that the news of the other surgery will be shared at the right time and that God will give Cami strength and prepare her to receive it.
I had a surgery in 2006 and when I woke up the first thing the doctor told me was that I would need a second in 4-6 weeks, so I can relate on a basic level. It was hard to hear for sure and I will be praying about this for Cami. I am also praying that you and other family can get some rest and be strengthened.
Alissa R.
I am Margaret Wood's Mother. We were at Church Sunday to hear Evan play. We are not a member, but visit. I saw the note in the bulletin about Cami's surgery. Margaret told me who she was and she had sat just two rows in front of us. I can't get her off my mind and just wanted to let you know our prayers are with her 24/7.
ReplyDeleteSeth and Cami,
ReplyDeleteAs you continue to go thru this difficult process, I am reminded of Job. Even though things were not going as Job had hoped, he never turned from God. In the end, Job turned out much stronger than he was before all the troubles began. I have seen the same traits in both of you through this whole process. Even though curveballs keep being thrown, you continue to turn to God and trust Him. I know it is hard to see now while everything is going on, but in the end, I know you both will be stronger than ever because of your unrelenting faith in God.
I believe you have so many views on this blog because you both have encouraged so many of us with your faith. I will continue to keep you both in my prayers through all of this.
Darren
On a lighter note, your small group has taken care of your gutters and leaves. We love you both.
We spent a few days hanging out in the Methodist Neuro-ICU waiting room a few years ago after my mother-in-law's brain surgery. Hope the chairs have gotten a little more comfortable since then! We suspected that they were just trying to drum up business for the local back surgeons. ;-)
ReplyDeletePraying that Cami's thoughts are peaceful ones right now and that God is using this time of rest to prepare her heart and mind for the news of the tough road ahead. Praying for strength and peace for all of those waiting, along with patience with yourselves and each other during this stressful time. Praying for the medical personnel and trusting that the same God who created Cami with the AVM in her brain is guiding the decisions of those who are now charged with taking it out. Thank you for the updates, and we'll keep praying.
The Beebes from Cami's Eagle family
So glad everything went well yesterday, very glad the clot has not gotten bigger! Praying and thinking of continually!
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27 dancers lifting Cami up in unity this morning at rehearsal. She is so well loved!
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for strength for Cami and Seth. We also pray that the clot will be absorbed and no further side effects will occur. It amazes us to see Gods strength in Seth's words! He is with you in this fight and we lift up all your needs as he is in total control. Our family continues to pray for all involved! Love to you!
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I know Sherry through BSF, and I have been praying for Cami, you, and her parents. I appreciate you doing this blog to keep us updated as we are waiting to see how God is going to answer our pleas to heal her from this AVM. I will continue to pray for everyone, and for the specific requests you have mentioned. Christi Morton
ReplyDeleteYou are loved with an everlasting love by One Who never sleeps.
ReplyDeleteSeth, thank you for taking the time to keep everyone updated. It is greatly appreciated as we all have Cami and the family in our thoughts and prayers continuously! God's plan for Cami is in action!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I've been praying throughout each day, I have decided to also keep my original prayer time each day, however long it takes until the next surgery. Love, Mari Howard
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update Seth. We will continue to pray that things go well for Cami and praying for you and the rest of her family to stay strong.
ReplyDeleteRoger and Joyce